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Screenings can stop colorectal cancer early
Jessamine County Health DepartmentIf you’re 50 or older, getting a colorectal cancer screening test could save your life. Colorectal cancer usually starts from polyps in the colon or rectum. A polyp is a growth that shouldn’t be there. Over time, some polyps turn into...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Colon Cancer
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Fighting with a vampire
Monsters are real. All of those that were dreaded when we were children do exist.
I want to share with you, my readers, a story about a real live monster. This monster is a vampire. Vampires are really cool in this 21st century. They are very popular...Tags: Vampires (supernatural entitiess), Health, Cancer
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A Different Angle: Here's to having a great new year
Contributing ColumnistWe’re in a brand new year and it has started out OK. It was the last few days of 2011 that weren’t so great. I had a very good Christmas but right after, not only did I have to prepare for a colonoscopy but also my computer died. But in trying...Tags: WD-40 Company, Frank Sinatra
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Mother's cancer death gives woman passion to fight back
The Winchester SunOne day before of her wedding in August 2008, Allison Schrader Totty found a reason to fight back. Her mother, Beverly Schrader, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994 and was considered in remission until a 2006 doctor’s appointment....Tags: Weddings, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Breast Cancer, Science and Technology
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Health: Local woman speaks out about colorectal cancer
March is awareness month for colorectal cancer — cancer of the colon or rectum. According to www.preventcancer.org, this year, more than 142,500 people will be diagnosed with the disease. Nearly 51,400 will die.
“Colonoscopies are not that...Tags: Physical Conditions, Health, Weight, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Overweight
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Headlines for Friday, May 24, 2013
SLAYER: Metallica, System Members Speak at Hanneman Memorial
Metallica's Robert Trujillo and System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian joined Slayer's Kerry King as speakers at Thursday's memorial service for...Tags: Chuck Liddell, NBC (tv network), Jack Douglas, Brown University, Apple iPad
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Springfield's Drew Lewis dies after battle with cancer
Springfield, MO – Andrew Benten Lewis, born July 26, 1967 died today, at home, surrounded by dear friends and family. Drew’s battle against colon cancer brought local attention to the importance of early detection. “I am so grateful...
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Battle with cancer is over for Springfield's Drew Lewis
SPRINGFIELD -- A man from Springfield whose fight against cancer inspired a benefit concert by singer Sheryl Crow has died. Drew Lewis passed away on Saturday at home surrounded by friends and family. Drew's battle against colon cancer brought local...
Tags: Human Interest, Colon Cancer
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George Williams was shocked when told he had breast cancer
Wherever George Williams goes so does his blue folder. Papers are tucked in neatly while other pages sneak out the edges. The folder is slightly worn and contains copies of his medical records for those skeptics who question his medical history. "Are...
Tags: American Cancer Society, Health Organizations, Chemotherapy, Penn Relays, Medical Research
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Phelps ready to fight
South Bend TribuneCancer didn't stand a chance the first time it bothered Digger Phelps three years ago, and the former Notre Dame men's basketball coach has no desire to let it hang around for an extended stay this time. Disclosing late Thursday that he has bladder...Tags: ESPN (tv network), Prostate Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests, Xarelto (drug), Breast Cancer
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Former Sunrise commissioner Sheila Alu urges early colonoscopies after discovering she has cancer
— Sheila Alu, who spent her political career as a Sunrise commissioner fighting against public corruption, has a new battle on her hands. Colon cancer. On Tuesday, Alu came to Sunrise City Hall with a message: Don't wait until you're 50 to get a...
Tags: FBI, Political Corruption, Colon Cancer
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Sofia Vergara talks thyroid conditions, freezing her eggs
Sofia Vergara appeared on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday to discuss her bout with thyroid cancer, freezing her eggs and her wedding plans. The "Modern Family" actress, who is a spokeswoman for the hypothyroidism campaign Follow the Script, revealed...
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